Rutherford, Joseph
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Title
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Rutherford, Joseph
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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Joseph Rutherford escaped Fayette County enslaver Robert S. Russell on May 25th, 1811. Rutherford, named after his father, was likely headed to Ohio or "Green River country" as he was familiar with both places. A reward of $20 was offered for Rutherford's capture and return.
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Member
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Rutherford family
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Birth information
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circa 1786
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Father
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Rutherford, Joseph Sr.
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Russell, Robert S.
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., June 4, 1811